Pylopic Tablet

Short Description

Pylopic Tablet helps to treat ulcers in the stomach and intestines. It is also used in combination with other medicines for the treatment of Helicobacter pylori infections.

Dosage Form

Tablet

Introduction

Pylopic Tablet should be used in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. It should be taken at the same time each day to get the most benefit. Your symptoms may get better after a short time but do not stop taking it until you have finished a full course of treatment even if you feel well. If you stop taking it early some bacteria may survive and the infection may come back. The medicine is generally safe to use however you might experience nausea and vomiting as a side effect. These side effects bother you or will not go away your doctor may suggest ways of preventing or reducing them. Before taking this medicine let your doctor know if you have any kidney or liver problems. Pregnant or breastfeeding women should also consult their doctor before taking it. Let your doctor know about all the other medicines you are taking because they may affect or be affected by this medicine.

Take this medicine in the dose and duration as advised by your doctor. Swallow it as a whole. Do not chew, crush or break it. Pylopic Tablet may be taken with or without food but it is better to take it at a fixed time.

Side Effects

No common side effects listed.

Breastfeeding Warning

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant planning to become or breastfeeding.

Pregnancy Warning

Let your doctor know if you are pregnant planning to become or breastfeeding.

Pylopic Tablet is believed to work by several methods. First it increases in mucus glycoprotein secretion and may also bind to the gastric mucus layer to act as a diffusion barrier to HCl. It is also known to have cytoprotective effect and enhances mucosal secretion of prostaglandins and bicarbonate.

Pylopic Tablet is used for the treatment of stomach ulcers. Before taking Pylopic Tablet inform your doctor if you have any other gastrointestinal disorders. Pylopic Tablet might cause temporary and harmless darkening of the tongue and/or black stool. Do not panic just inform your doctor. Have plenty of fluid while taking Pylopic Tablet particularly with the bedtime dose. Let your doctor know if you are pregnant planning to become or breastfeeding.